The Central Lakes Cycle David Grotberg Memorial 24/7 Duathlon, held on Sept. 24, attracted keen athletes from all over the region. The course featured a 20-mile bike leg that ran from Fergus Falls to Dalton, a subsequent 4-mile run and finished with another cycling circuit of seven miles.
Soapy Puppy is a full-service pet grooming business in Fergus Falls that will soon be changing locations due to an increased demand from area pet owners, along with an expanded range of services, adding pet boarding to their repertoire and a new business name to boot — Soapy Puppy Bed & …
Former Republican Senate District 9 Candidate Nathan Miller has announced that he will now run as a write-in candidate after much consideration.
During October, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries crews will be busy harvesting and stocking walleye fingerlings all across the state. In Otter Tail County, DNR Fisheries will harvest and stock walleye fingerlings into seventeen lakes. These lakes include Adley, Norway, Ro…
The loss of a loved one can be a heavy burden to carry. Especially for children who sometimes don’t handle the grieving process as well as adults.
It’s a relatively new field of psychiatry called music therapy and according to the American Music Therapy Association it’s changing lives, lessening the pain of hospitalized patients, lessening the effects of dementia, helping children and adults to reduce asthma episodes among many other a…
Prior articles have covered recent changes to the curriculum at Fergus Falls Public Schools and how technology is used to augment instruction. In today’s world, it is essential that students also acquire technology skills as part of their educational experience. This article will discuss tho…
Berry picking is a summer favorite throughout Otter Tail County and though residents are spoiled for choice regarding locations to pick and varieties available for the bucket and dessert, there’s one ever popular “berry” that’s no berry at all.
A flag that is flying next to an American flag, a block south of Union and Vernon Avenues at a private residence located near Adams Elementary School, is drawing ire from passersby as well as the city.
While area school districts are comprised of a vast network of academic and auxiliary staff to deliver a quality and thorough school experience, the school boards of independent districts throughout the state serve as behind-the-scenes student advocates who ensure the management of such orga…
Man arrested for throwing rocks at bank
Kids will be kids; but what if they take things too far? Who gets to determine how far is too far? These are questions circulating the community following rumors and reports of misconduct on behalf of student athletes that play on the Fergus Falls Otters varsity boys soccer and football teams.
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Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) is privileged to announce that NeTia Bauman, CEO of the non-profit economic development organization, recently earned a certified economic developer (CEcD) designation. Conferred by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC), the CEcD status is recognize…
Gov. Tim Walz announced an increase in public safety resources to address crime and gun violence in Minneapolis and St. Paul during the last week. In addition, Walz honored Medal of Honor recipients and veterans, made an appointment for the Minnesota Department of Corrections and joined othe…
Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in catching the driver and occupants of a stolen vehicle near Fergus Falls, on Sep. 24.
Homecoming is just around the corner at M State and the college’s Fergus Falls campus is celebrating with – yeehaw! – a Western-themed week of fun and engaging events for students, staff and the whole community.
With fall semesters throughout Otter Tail County schools in full swing, coordination between community members and academic staff is more important than ever to ensure students are offered the best experience possible throughout their studies, extracurricular activities and athletic pursuits.
In another huge turnout at Fergus Falls VFW Post 612, at a regular meeting of the Otter Tail County Conservative Coalition, two Otter Tail County Commissioner candidates gave brief presentations on why they decided to run.
Glendalough State Park, near Battle Lake, is a nearly 2,000-acre area of respite and beauty for visitors and wildlife alike. This native prairie interspersed with oak savanna is dotted with six clear lakes which comprise nearly 900 additional acres of water and about nine miles of shoreline.…
The Fergus Falls VFW Post 612 was the site of a candidates forum for city council, on Sept. 20, that was arranged by a group calling themselves the Otter Tail County Conservative Coalition, based out of Vergas.
Otter Tail County – The State of Minnesota has several options available for those who choose not to vote in person at a polling place on Nov. 8. In Otter Tail County, you can vote early with an absentee ballot starting 46 days before Election Day or Sept. 23. You can request an absentee bal…
While old hay rakes, retired tractors and healthy deer populations are common sights throughout Otter Tail County, residents traveling area gravel roads are likely to come across a bird that has become emblematic of bountiful seasons to come and has even earned the title of state bird in nei…
The Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance will present the region’s first Metal Arts Festival, on Sept. 24, from 12 to 5 p.m., at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, in Morris. This free event will feature live music from steel drum band Island Time, a metal art contest with $600 in cash prizes …
It’s getting close to that time of year again. Time to start raking leaves and bagging.
Due to nationwide and statewide reports of multiple fake active shooter reports, Fergus Falls Public Schools have been working with Fergus Falls police after receiving information of these swatting incidents.
What is homecoming anyway? Who is it for and what is it all about? The answers are simple, right? Everyone knows that homecoming is that first big event of the fall where the high school is buzzing with school spirit and excitement. There are dress up days, a coronation, a parade and various…
Fergus Falls police are investigating an incident that unfolded in the city, on Sept. 20, near the intersection of North Kennedy Park Road and Western Avenue.
The Fergus Falls City Council, at the Sept. 19 meeting, approved project plans and the authorization to advertise for bids for Regional Treatment Center Phase 3 Preservation Project which opened the doors to further the effort to stabilize and preserve the structure.
Can Department of Natural Resources’ fisheries biologists predict how good walleye fishing on some lakes will be four years in advance? They can, by using a walleye sampling technique known as fall electrofishing. Electrofishing assessments are scheduled annually in September on six lakes in…
With area school terms well underway, students and families alike are enjoying the extracurricular activities, academics, and sports that a new school year brings.
The M State Spartan golfers hosted the Spartan Invitational on Sept. 18-19, at the Pebble Lake Golf Course and saw great numbers from both the men’s and women’s teams.
To the sound of thunderous applause from numerous children and families that attended the Sept. 19 Fergus Falls City Council session, Phase II of the Downtown Riverfront project bid was awarded to Comstock Construction, making a splash pad in downtown Fergus Falls a reality, as well as a hug…
With the addition of a new position, Daily Journal Media announced on Tuesday that Heather Kantrud has been named as general manager of the multimedia news company.
According to the most recent American Community Survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau, more than half a million Minnesotans report a disability, equating to roughly 10.9% of the state’s population. Disabilities defined by the agency fall within the realms of hearing, vision, cognitive, …
Candidates have been out pounding the pavement — making connections and answering questions raised by community members in preparation of what is suspected to be tight contention in the Nov. 8 general election in Otter Tail County and Fergus Falls as well as Minnesota, as a whole.
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Gov. Tim Walz announced last week a newly proposed comprehensive climate plan, visited nurses on picket lines, met with members of Taiwan’s agriculture industry to strengthen trade partnerships, announced appointments and received his updated bivalent COVID-19 booster at the state capitol.
Deputy Carla Doll is a 7-year veteran in the Otter Tail County Sheriff’s Office and has begun the school year in the Underwood School District as the new school resource officer. The partnership with the school district enhances the safety of students and staff while building relationships i…
Wild rice, or manoomin in Ojibwe meaning good berry, is the state grain of Minnesota for its cultural and economic significance.
A former mail carrier from Vergas has been honored with the local post office being renamed in his honor.
A boat fell off a trailer blocking the right lane on Sep. 15 near the intersection of County Highway 83 and North Silver Lake Road about five miles northwest of West Battle Lake.
A man from West Fargo, who was originally charged in April of this year, appeared in Otter Tail County District Court, on Sep. 14, in his first appearance on a felony level check fraud with an incident that occurred in Fergus Falls.
With the fall equinox fast approaching and cooler temperatures heralding a season of harvest and change, residents throughout Otter Tail County are beginning to observe ever-popular eclectic fruit stands emerging throughout the countryside and area communities.
While corn and soybean fields appear endless throughout much of rural Minnesota’s landscape, the land of 10,000 lakes leads the nation in sugar beet production – in the past 10 years Minnesota has accounted for between 30 and 35 percent of all production within the United States.
Deputy Landon Saewert with the water patrol mainly focuses on aquatic invasive species (AIS) compliance. Saewert said keeping clean water is a big issue.
Minnesota State Community and Technical College has been chosen as the new host of the West Central Minnesota Small Business Development Center for a three-year period beginning Jan. 1, 2023. M State was selected for its proven commitment to business development, existing resources, large ge…
MNsure, the state’s health insurance marketplace, recently announced over $4.2 million in grant awards to 22 organizations to support increased outreach and enrollment help in communities across the state. Called the Navigator Grant Program, it aims to target those individuals who have falle…
As I began writing about the updates to the district’s curriculum, it quickly became apparent that the topic was too large in scope for a single article. This column will focus on how we utilize technology to augment instruction. Next week will dive into the specific technology knowledge and…
The Market and Service Food's Lake Country Living Hotdish Contest takes place today from 12-1 p.m. at The Market in Fergus Falls.
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Mother and daughter Ottertail artists Shirlee Aho Daulton and Sandra Daulton Shaughnessy have joined creative forces for a shared exhibition at M State’s Waage Gallery at the Fergus Falls campus, which is now on display now through Oct. 27.
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award is the highest recognition given by the U.S. Government to employers for their support of their employees who serve in the guard and reserve. Gate City Bank has recently been recognized with this prestigious award. Gate City was founded…
Otter Tail County lies in one of the most celebrated and historic flyways on the continent when regarding the canvasback, a revered species that’s considered the ultimate duck by many veteran water fowlers.
Gov. Tim Walz announced the state’s second quarter exports increased, welcomed students on their first day of school, visited an Islamic center in Minneapolis in response to recent vandalism and recommended Third Judicial District candidates.
It was an eventful evening for two Fergus Falls women who got stranded on Annie Battle Lake after their canoes took on water.
Despite the Otter Tail County COVID-19 community level being low, there are still quite a few active cases in the county that have been confirmed.
Bob Riepe, of Perham, has just published “Absolution,” a story of a married couple set in 1880’s Fergus Falls that deals with the themes of forgiveness and overcoming the tragedies of life. Although “Absolution” is Riepe’s first novel, it is the fourth book he’s authored.
A former Elbow Lake man was sentenced to life in prison in a decades-old brutal murder cold case in Hennepin County Court on Sept. 9.
The Fergus Falls Public School District (No. 544) will be having an upcoming school board election on Nov. 8. The election will result in three members being appointed to the board for a term expiring Jan. 1, 2027, with the school board consisting of a total of six members.
An old saying goes, “There are two things you can count on in an election year, lots of road construction and yard signs for political candidates."
Minnesota is home to 53 species of native trees. Of those species, seven are oak varieties: black, bur, chinkapin, northern pin, red, swamp white and white. Oak trees in general produce heavy, strong and durable wood that is used extensively in interior lumber applications and is prized for …
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